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Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 12s🇩🇴Santo Domingo Este, DOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse

The Santo Domingo Range Front lighthouse is a square white concrete tower standing 20 meters tall, located off the Avenida España behind the Sans Souci Convention Center. It carries a large rectangular daymark, colored red with a white vertical stripe. This structure emits a continuous green light with a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. Its focal height is 118 meters above sea level. The light is positioned near the port of Ciudad Trujillo, 0.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This active range light is indispensable for safe navigation into Santo Domingo's busy port, providing a precise bearing with its rear counterpart to prevent groundings and ensure efficient transit.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 12s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
12s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
118m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Santo Domingo Este
Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Region
Santo Domingo
Sea Region
Off the Avenida España behind the Sans Souci Convention Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Latitude
18.4728°
Longitude
-69.8763°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square white concrete tower carrying a large rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ciudad Trujillo(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J5458
NGA No.
14344
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Santo Domingo Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 12s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ciudad Trujillo at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Santo Domingo (0.6 NM SW), Rio Haina (8.8 NM WSW), Barcequillo (9.3 NM WSW), Bajos de Haina (9.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Santo Domingo Range Front Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.